Low-Carb Pad Thai Recipe
Pad Thai is delicious, but horrendous, if you’re trying to keep your blood sugar levels balanced. I lived in Thailand for a year and although I loved the smell of it, I rarely ate it because it would always send my blood sugar levels through the roof.
Now that I’m back in my own kitchen, I’ve made a few adjustments to the ingredients to make it possible for those of us with diabetes to enjoy it.
As a person with type 1 diabetes and an advocate for lower-carb eating, I love inspiring people to try veggie noodles. They are the perfect way to keep meals light, flavorful and full of nutrients.
Not only is this dish delicious, it is also a lot of fun to make. Have you ever used a spiralizer to turn a zucchini into noodles?! For you parents out there, this might just be the magical trick to get your kids to enjoy eating their vegetables.
Serves 2–3 people
Ingredients:
- 3–4 zucchinis
- 1 white onion, chopped
- Spoonful of coconut oil
- 2–3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 cup of cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup of broccoli, chopped
- 2 eggs
Instructions:
The noodles:
- Using your Spiralizer, spiralize the 3–4 zucchinis into noodles
- In a large pot, cook zucchini noodles with a small amount (¼” or so) of water until desired texture (soft but not entirely, or else will be too mushy) — usually about 5 minutes.
- Set aside until stir-fried veggies are done.
Stir fry the veggies:
- In a large pan, sauté onions in coconut oil until translucent
- Add all chopped vegetables and cook a few minutes, until desired consistency is reached. (You can also try other veggies too, such as red and green peppers, yellow squash…)
- Add eggs and then cook for just a few minutes.
- Serve on top of zucchini noodles with below garnishes.
Garnish Toppings:
- Liquid Aminos
- Fish Sauce
- Chopped green onions
- Chopped peanuts
- Chili pepper flakes
- Fresh cilantro
- Freshly squeezed lime juice
Learn more about type 1 diabetes and healthy eating. Click here: Nutrition & Dosing for Type 1s — What You Need to Know.
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About Jody Stanislaw, ND, CDCES
Dr. Jody Stanislaw received her doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine from the acclaimed holistic medical school, Bastyr University, in Seattle, WA. She is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, specializing in Type 1 Diabetes, working virtually with T1Ds all over the world.
Having lived with type 1 diabetes since the age of 7, she has dedicated her career to helping others with type 1. From her 30+ years of experience, she teaches life-changing information about living well with type 1 diabetes that most patients and physicians have never learned. She has created a life-changing set of training courses for people with type 1 diabetes. Click here to learn more.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is offered for general education purposes through my own experiences. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice or personalized medicine. Consult with your health care provider before making any changes to your T1D management.
